Gree Electric Heat Element for FLEXX R32 Air Handler Cabinet
The genuine Gree electric heater that adds backup heat to the air handler of your FLEXX R32 central heat pump.
AirGreen codeAG-AC-01801
514 316-2973 · sales@airgreen.ca
Quick facts
The Gree electric heat element for the FLEXX R32 air handler cabinet is the original backup heat for the FLEXX ULTRA R32 and FLEXX ECO R32 central heat pumps. It installs in the cabinet, through the access panels, and heats the air when the central heat pump can no longer keep up, during a defrost or as emergency heat.
Backup heat designed for Québec winters
In extreme cold, a heat pump loses capacity. The element closes the gap without changing equipment. Gree offers it in 6, 9, 10, 12, 15 and 20 kW (rated output at 240 V). Each element has its own built-in breaker. Gree describes the LYQ-08 models with a nickel-chrome element on ceramic modules, a thermal fuse, a temperature controller, a relay and a 30, 45 or 60 A breaker.
The right element for your cabinet
- LYQ-08-F (6 kW): all FLEXX R32 cabinets, single power supply.
- LYQ-08-G (9 kW) and 21-4216-03 (10 kW): from 24,000 BTU/h.
- LYQ-08-H (12 kW) and 21-4217-01 (15 kW): from 36,000 BTU/h, and FLEXX ECO 30,000 BTU/h.
- 21-4228-01 (20 kW): from 36,000 BTU/h.
Wiring
According to Gree’s sheet, the 9 and 12 kW elements require two power supplies. Each element needs a circuit sized according to Gree’s data and the electrical code. Shut off all power sources before opening the cabinet. Send us your cabinet’s model number: we confirm the element before ordering.
Installed by AirGreen across Greater Montréal
We install Gree central heat pumps and their backup heat elements, with a master electrician for the wiring, in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore and the North Shore. RBQ licence 5645-9605-01. For availability or a quote, call us at 514 316-2973 or email sales@airgreen.ca with your cabinet model and the output you need.
Backup electric heat for deep cold
The heater sits in the FLEXX air handler and heats the air when the heat pump can no longer keep up.
- Backup heat for a FLEXX R32 central heat pump
- Emergency heat during defrost or an outdoor unit failure
- Replacing a damaged heater with the same output
- Adding backup heat to an air handler installed without one
6 sizes, one page
Each size has its own AirGreen code. Tap a row to select it.
| Model | Part no. | Rated output (240 V) | Allowed FLEXX R32 air handlers | AirGreen code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kW – LYQ-08-F | LYQ-08-F | 6 kW | FXU12 to FXU60, FXE24 to FXE60 | AG-AC-01801 |
| 9 kW – LYQ-08-G | LYQ-08-G | 9 kW | FXU24 to FXU60, FXE24 to FXE60 | AG-AC-01802 |
| 10 kW – 21-4216-03 | 21-4216-03 | 10 kW | FXU24 to FXU60, FXE24 to FXE60 | AG-AC-01803 |
| 12 kW – LYQ-08-H | LYQ-08-H | 12 kW | FXU36 to FXU60, FXE30 to FXE60 | AG-AC-01804 |
| 15 kW – 21-4217-01 | 21-4217-01 | 15 kW | FXU36 to FXU60, FXE30 to FXE60 | AG-AC-01805 |
| 20 kW – 21-4228-01 | 21-4228-01 | 20 kW | FXU36 to FXU60, FXE36 to FXE60 | AG-AC-01806 |
Rated output at 240 V. The air handler size limits the heater you can use.
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s documentation. A value the manufacturer does not publish is not listed.
What to know before installing
- Check Gree’s grid: 6 kW on every air handler, 9 and 10 kW from 24,000 Btu/h, 12 and 15 kW on the larger cabinets, 20 kW from 36,000 Btu/h.
- Per Gree’s submittal, the 9 and 12 kW heaters need two power supplies.
- Disconnect every power source before opening the cabinet.
- The electrical connection is a job for a licensed electrician.
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Frequently asked questions
Which heater fits my FLEXX air handler?
Per Gree’s compatibility grid: 6 kW on every FLEXX R32 air handler, 9 and 10 kW from 24,000 Btu/h, 12 and 15 kW from 36,000 Btu/h (and on the 30,000 Btu/h FLEXX ECO), 20 kW from 36,000 Btu/h. Send us your air handler model number and we confirm before ordering.
What is the difference between LYQ-08 and 21-42…?
They are two heater families Gree documents for FLEXX R32 air handlers. LYQ-08 covers 6, 9 and 12 kW; 21-4216-03, 21-4217-01 and 21-4228-01 cover 10, 15 and 20 kW.
Do I need a new supply at the panel?
Yes, the heater needs a circuit sized per Gree’s sheet and the code. The 9 and 12 kW heaters have two supplies. We do the calculation with a licensed electrician.
Can you install it?
Yes. We fit the heater in the air handler and coordinate the connection with a licensed electrician, everywhere in Greater Montréal.
Add backup heat to your FLEXX air handler
Tell us the size and the quantity: we confirm availability and send you a quote. Or let our technicians install it for you.
Specifications from the manufacturer’s documentation, checked on October 7, 2026.